The Official "What's this DSM worth?" Thread

[snowborder714]

You would have better luck in person. Money waving in front of people has a strange sort of mystic power.

I agree.

Plus, I would never make an offer over the phone without looking at the car in person, test driving it, and doing a compression test. There may be more wrong than they know or than they want to tell you.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Yeah i'd definatly buy it..But talk him down 900 is too much when it needs work like that..Ohh and on the automatic, they can definatly keep up with you five speed guys. Press the power button and put your foot all the way down and tell me your not impressed. I own a 92 auto, and she moves just as well as my buddys with stick dsm's...

 

[JTURBOGSX]

well basically should i have any reason its not the turbo and instead be the piston rings ?

 

[fwdmaster]

I would tell him that the motor needs rebuilding and offer him 500. Get it back and replace the turbo and have fun . If your into the whole auto tranny and all.

Agreed, I would have done the same

 

[Bud92gsx]

If it is the rings you mise well build a bit. since you have to rip it apart any way...Fast Track Auto Services has a deal right now that comes with rods, pistons, bearings and some other stuff I cant think of right now for $800..It's a hell of a deal.

 

[lucid15]

Ok thanks guys, if i told him to take out all the stereo stuff, how much should i say to knock off?

 

[JTURBOGSX]

well im dont really want to get into another big project im asking what everybody's opion of the problem is just buy the noise of the turbo sounding like a supercharger whats symptoms of bad rings

 

[lucid15]

nevermind, im really considering buying the grey one... i think it will definitely be more reliable. What do you guys think of the looks?

 

[Bud92gsx]

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[Evil_speedracer]

I think it looks stock, but good. You can always make changes later. That first one has a few parts thrown in here and there, I would rather have nothing extra. I would be worried about the parts that guy may have added that are not so visible...

 

[Evil_speedracer]

It seems to me that a compression test is in order here. That will tell you more about the condition of the motor. If you didn't want a project though, you might not want to jump into this one... It sounds like it will need a few things.

 

[lucid15]

Ya... well while i have a few peoples attention, what do the headlight covers look like on these cars? or what headlights fit this car? I think that is where i would start on the exterior. What about you guys?

 

[Boosted_out]

I agree about the compression test. I would take it if you can get them to 500 and as long as the compression checks out.

 

[Evil_speedracer]

I don't know alot about the 2G exterior stuff, but I tend to work on the inside first myself. I would get a boost gauge and exhaust first, and work it from there personally. I like the look of the NA 2G talon though, with the wing and front fascia. I think its the 2Gb Talon? Maybe the other guys know more about this.

 

[lucid15]

Anyone?

 

[MrBoxx]

Don't bump your posts.

 

[chico904]

Ya... well while i have a few peoples attention, what do the headlight covers look like on these cars? or what headlights fit this car? I think that is where i would start on the exterior. What about you guys?

Not sure what you mean by covers. There are blacked out covers you can get to fit over your headlights, but I wouldn't suggest it. If you are referring to the headlights themselves, then you can search ebay for headlights to see which ones you prefer. Remember to search for the 1995-1996 style and not the 1997-1999 style due to the size difference.

 

[snowborder714]

Ya... well while i have a few peoples attention, what do the headlight covers look like on these cars? or what headlights fit this car? I think that is where i would start on the exterior. What about you guys?

Why not worry about all of this after you get the car? Then do some more research and if you don't find what you're looking for, start a new thread with a title that matches the content. Trying to make a thread of more than a single topic usually doesn't work out too well, especially if people have the same question in the future and it's buried in a thread about something completely different.

 

[3tcpower]

My personnal belief is after you check out the car and drive it, if you feel you are still measuring the "risk", then it's not worth it.

 

[Ktulu990]

Hey Guys I own an 04 STI w/380 whp right now but I'm going to sell it for something more reasonable price wise...
I know a decent amount about cars and turbo engines but I wanted to know what you guys thought about this car...
here's the link: DSM Trader hosted by DSMsource.com - Message
Thanks for your help!

PICS @ Index of /eclipse - the image name describes whats in the picture, and ive included pictures of all the noticable flaws on the car

Pictures show different wheels on the car than what it will sell with, picture with the other wheels on the car is also included with pictures

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

The car started its life as a GST (means its a little cheaper on insurance), and was professionally converted to AWD by a local shop in 2002.

I have owned this car since 2000. It had one owner prior to myself.

- Red Exterior/Grey Leather Interior

Note: I might be willing to take off some parts to lower the price

Motor:
- Freshly rebuilt 6bolt motor, using brand new OEM bearings/rings/etc
- Mitsu Metal headgasket
- ARP head studs
- Micro polished crank
- Crower valve springs/retainers
- HKS 272/272 cams
- Balance shafts removed
- Brand new OEM oil pump/front cover
- All new seals
- OEM Waterpump
- New OEM timing belt
- ALL new hoses, including heatercore and radiator
- New Oil Pan

Drivetrain:
- Fresh ACT 2600/street disk/new OEM throwout bearing
- New Clutch slave cylinder
- New Clutch Master cylinder
- B&M short shifter
- Shifter/Shift linkage metal bushings
- 60k Original mile AWD trans, freshened up 5k miles ago, with new syncros and bearings
- 60k mile transfer case
- 60k mile driveshaft
- 60k mile rear axles
- Front axles rebuilt ~5k miles ago
- Redline Shockproof in t-case
- BG Syncroshift in transmission

Turbo/Manifold/Exhaust:
- PTE Bolt-on 60trim, internally gated
- Ported 2g exhaust manifold
- Thermal R&D/Extreme motorsports 3" turbo back exhaust

Intercooler/Intake/BOV:
- Dejon 3" Intake pipe
- K&N filtercharger kit
- Greddy Type-R BOV
- Victory Performance (VPE) SuperStreet FMIC, this is not a junk ebay intercooler, this is a top of the line core that cools better than 99.9% of intercoolers on the market today
- 1g Intake manifold (sandblasted)
- 1g throttle body

Fuel/Engine Management/Guages/Boost Control/Electronics
- DSMLink, latest release (will be updated once more before sale is finalized)
- Professionally tuned
- 95 EPROM ecu
- FIC 750cc injectors
- 6an braided fuel line from tank to rail
- New Walbro 255lph intank pump
- Greddy 60mm Peak Hold boost gauge
- Autometer 30-0-30 boost gauge
- Autometer Oil pressure gauge
- 3 guage a-pillar pod
- Greddy Profec-B Boost Controller
- Galant 90amp alternator (stock is 75 amp)
- Battery relocated to trunk the correct way
- Kill switch on rear bumper

Interior/Exterior/Suspension
- Power Leather seats
- 17x7 Konig Monsoon wheels w/decent tires
- Koni yellow adjustable shocks with Ground Control Coilovers
- A/C system still in excellent working condition

Misc/Spare Parts included with sale
- Spare complete engine wiring harness, uncut
- Coil packs, power transistors, resistor packs
- Intake manifolds, valve covers
- Spare Fans
- Extra Water pumps
- Blown 16g turbo w/SBR FMIC Jpipe
- Alternators
- And a ton of other random parts, including at least an extra complete set of AC lines/compressor/condensor/dryer

"good" or "bad" things about the car
- Paint is still in excellent shape for the most part, car has been garage kept at least the past 8 years
- Paint is however fading on the ends of the sideskirts
- Front bumper has a hole cut on the drivers side, bumper came off of a race car and the exhaust ran out through there
- Hood has 2 minor dings on it
- Car has average amount of door dings for an 11 year old car

 

[chico904]

I tried clicking on the link, but cant view due to not being a member. Why are you selling a STI with 380whp? Just curious.

 

[Boost92awd]

I'd say its priced right, looks good to me.

 

[GSX93DSM]

Maintance

 

[chico904]

OK just checked it out, looks like a killer deal. Surprised that someone who went through the trouble converting from GST to GSX would sell it afterwards though.

 

[Ktulu990]

I don't want a $525 car payment anymore